Volunteers
Mountain Patrol Host and Guest Services Host Volunteer Program 2026/2027
We are thrilled to express our appreciation for your interest in our ongoing Purgatory
Volunteer Program for the 2026/2027 Winter Season.
We are excited to share the details & benefits to ensure this program is successful for
our resort, our guests, and most of all, YOU!
Host program overview
The Volunteer Host program at Purgatory Resort is a fun and rewarding
experience. Volunteer hosts play an important role in our guests’ experience. A
Host’s smile goes a long way with guest interaction by helping our guests have a
positive and safe experience at Purgatory. The Hosts are people-people, the kind of
person who makes a point of befriending newcomers and locals to Purgatory.
The Host program comprises two teams: Guest Services Hosts and Patrol
Mountain Hosts. Hosts must select one team to volunteer with
How to earn a 26/27 Purgatory Winter Season Pass, which is valid at MCP Collective sister resorts
Volunteer a minimum of 14 days = ski/snowboard season pass
4 of the 14 days must be during PEAK Season. Training/Orientation counts as 1 day.
Winter holidays, MLK weekend, Presidents Day weekend, and Spring Break weeks are PEAK volunteer periods.
Additional PERKS for Volunteering
30% off F&B w/ Season Pass
Blackout times may apply
15% off Retail and Rentals w/ Season Pass
Blackout times may apply
HR Volunteer Essentials Card
Maximum of 10 Buddy Passes may be earned by additional volunteering days
Buddy Passes are only valid for the 25/27 Winter Season.
Volunteer Host program 2026/2027
Volunteer Host Commitment
Volunteer Hosts commit to 14 shifts & one training day (counts as a volunteer day). With this, you will be volunteering 4-5 days of your choice per month from late November through March. Of which 4 days must be PEAK Season. Winter holidays, MLK weekend, Presidents Day weekend, and Spring Break weeks are PEAK volunteer periods.
Guest Services Hosts
Guest Services Hosts are primarily involved in guest contact and
assistance. Hosts volunteer in the Plaza, shuttle bus Arrival Court, at Columbine
Base, Tickets, Rentals, and on the Beach in the mornings and afternoons. Guest
Services Host start their day with an 8:15 AM meeting in the Guest Services Office.
The morning is Plaza and Village Base coverage, helping guests find their way, and
activating their online pass purchases – relieving pressure on the Ticket Office.
Some Hosts may also be assigned to assist with Ski School, at the Columbine
parking lot crossing, or elsewhere as needed. Hosts can also guide on snowshoe
tours and mountain tours.
Mid-day, Guest Services Hosts assist with needed mid-day duties and
responsibilities. Ski/Ride/Lunch Breaks will be designated as day fits.
Hosts proactively interacting with and directing guests as needed, such as resort
information, directions, and day-lockers. Hosts may also collect lost & found items from
resort departments.
In the afternoon, all Guest Services Hosts return to assist guests in the
Plaza at 2:30 PM. Hosts also help at the shuttle bus Arrival Court and at the Village
Base.
Patrol Mountain Hosts
The Volunteer Patrol Host program at Purgatory Resort is a fun and rewarding way to assist Purgatory Patrol staff and help resort guests on the mountain while earning a season pass!
Patrol Hosts play an important role, putting a positive face on both the Resort and its staff by helping guests have a positive and safe experience at Purgatory. They also work with Patrol staff on a range of on-mountain duties, particularly at the start and end of the day.
In exchange for 14 days on the mountain, volunteers earn a season pass good at all MCP resorts, and get discounts on purchases and food.
Patrol Hosting is more physically demanding than Guest Services Hosting. Patrol Hosts are on their skis or boards most or all day, receive more training, do more physical labor, and work on a range of duties assisting Patrollers on the mountain.
Patrol Mountain Hosts are required to have a current certification in CPR/AED. Purgatory offers a certification class free of charge at the Volunteer Training, in early December.
The Patrol Host day starts at 7:45 a.m. at the Patrol Room, at the Columbine Base. Morning duties begin on the mountain with the Patrol meeting at the T1 Duty Station at 8 a.m., helping with set up on the mountain. The day ends around 4 p.m., after signage and fencing take-down or assisting with mountain sweep after lift closing.
Your safety and the safety of our guests are paramount. Therefore, maintaining a
current certification in CPR/AED is essential. We facilitate this by offering
certification classes in early November, ensuring you’re well-prepared to handle any
situation with confidence and care.
